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VICE Shanghai — creative chef-driven restaurant and bar

VICE Shanghai: Chef-Driven Restaurant & Bar by Carlos Sotomayor

Chef Carlos Sotomayor takes the stage at VICE Shanghai, showcasing his globally influenced cooking that has made him a favorite in the city for years.

Hanro korean barbecue restaurant in Shanghai by chef Tom Ryu

Hanro Shanghai: Dry-Aged Korean BBQ That’s A Cut Above

Hanro Shanghai takes the Korean barbecue formula a step further with dry-aged premium meats and champagne.

Fu He Hui, vegetarian restaurant in Shanghai; Michelin two-star and Asia's 50 Best restaurant.

Fu He Hui: Shanghai’s Extraordinary Vegetarian Restaurant

Over a decade of commitment to creative vegetarian Chinese cuisine in Shanghai, Fu He Hui is as relevant as ever.

Juniper, restaurant and bar in Shanghai near Suzhou Creek serving a globally inspired menu and Shanghai's largest gin collection.

Juniper: Global Bites with Shanghai’s Largest Gin Collection

Located along Suzhou Creek, Juniper serves up a globally inspired menu that punches above its weight along with Shanghai's largest gin collection.

Cila is a modern Chinese restaurant in Shanghai showcasing Northwestern Chinese cuisine.

Cila Shanghai Doubles Down on Modern Northwestern Chinese Cuisine

Northwestern flavors, fire cooking, and Chinese wine take the spotlight at contemporary Chinese restaurant Cila Shanghai.

Nono's is an Italian Chinese contemporary restaurant in Shanghai

Nono’s Shanghai Locks In With Chinese-Italian Cuisine

More than just "fusion," Nono's Ristorante owns its Chinese-Italian cuisine with dedication.


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Pepite is a French seafood restaurant in Xuhui, Shanghai

Pepite: French Coastal Seafood on Donghu Road

Pepite brings simple, produce-driven French coastal seafood to Donghu Lu.

The Cannery - Shanghai restaurant brunch

Big News: The Cannery is Closing

Beloved Pacific Northwest restaurant and beloved Shanghai brunch spot The Cannery says farewell to Yuyuan Road.

Eat the best xiao long bao in Shanghai at these restaurants. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Best Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai (2026)

There's nothing more Shanghai than xiao long bao. Here's a big guide to xiao long bao in Shanghai, including my top four restaurants.

How no-shows and last minute cancellations affect the restaurant industry - Shanghai, China

No-Shows: The Restaurant Industry’s Silent Killer

The chain reaction of no-shows and cancellations — from wasted ingredients to turned-away guests — and why deposits are a double-edged sword.

La Barra - Latin restaurant with Asian twist in Shanghai.

Dine First, Dance Later: La Barra’s All-New Food Menu

La Barra Shanghai has a reputation for nightlife, but their food, Latin with an Asian twist, is worth a stop.

Fuxing Project - Bistro and Brunch restaurant in Shanghai.

Fuxing Project: New Menu & Free Seafood Platters

Fuxing Project's new dinner menu, bistro plates with a French-Japanese twist. Free seafood platters up for grabs!

Holy Spice is a Balinese-inspired restaurant in Shanghai

Holy Spice: OHA Group Explores Balinese Flavors

Holy Spice is the latest from OHA Group, a Balinese-inspired restaurant with a rooftop herb garden in Xuhui.

Uncle Beam & His Daughter's Huge Pizza - Neapolitan pizza in Shanghai

Uncle Beam: New Contender for Neapolitan Pizza in Shanghai

Uncle Beam arrives in Huangpu, giving Shanghai's bigger-name Neapolitan pizzerias a run for their money.


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Eat the best xiao long bao in Shanghai at these restaurants. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Best Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai (2026)

There's nothing more Shanghai than xiao long bao. Here's a big guide to xiao long bao in Shanghai, including my top four restaurants.

What to eat in Shanghai: a full guide of xiao long bao, guotie, breakfast and Shanghainese dishes

What to Eat in Shanghai: 30 Must-Try Chinese Dishes (2026)

A guide on what to eat in Shanghai — xiao long bao, hairy crab, scallion noodles and more.

VICE Shanghai — creative chef-driven restaurant and bar

New Restaurants in Shanghai 2026: Mid-Year Review

A quick look at new restaurant openings in Shanghai this half of 2026. Add these to your eat list!

Best noodle shops and noodles in Shanghai

Best Noodles in Shanghai: 13 Bowls For A Noodle Crawl (2026)

Looking for the best noodles in Shanghai? From sesame noodles to scallion oil to crab roe — here's where to find them.

The best cold noodles in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

The Best Bowls of Cold Noodles in Shanghai (Updated 2026)

Beat the heat while satisfying your taste buds with the best cold noodles in Shanghai from cold soba to Shanghai-style noods to liangpi.

The best Japanese restaurants in Shanghai for omakase. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Best Japanese Omakase Restaurants in Shanghai (2026)

Some of the best omakase restaurants in Shanghai — high quality ingredients hand-picked by chefs I trust.

Best ice cream and gelato in Shanghai

The Best Gelato & Ice Cream in Shanghai (2026)

The best scoops of ice cream and gelato in Shanghai — right here! From the classic flavors to inventive creations, these 20+ shops have something for everyone!

Michelin Guide Shanghai 2026 - Michelin starred restaurants in Shanghai & Bib Gourmands

Michelin Guide Shanghai 2026: Full List of Starred Restaurants & Bib Gourmands

The Michelin Guide Shanghai 2026 awards 51 restaurants with stars. Full list of starred restaurants, Bib Gourmands, and Selected Restaurants in Shanghai.


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La Barra - Latin restaurant with Asian twist in Shanghai.

Dine First, Dance Later: La Barra’s All-New Food Menu

La Barra Shanghai has a reputation for nightlife, but their food, Latin with an Asian twist, is worth a stop.

Lawry's The Prime Rib Shanghai launches brunch with free-flow

Lawry’s Shanghai New Brunch: Prime Rib, Unlimited BBQ & Free-Flow

Lawry's Shanghai kicks off a new brunch with unlimited barbecue and free-flow to go with their prime rib.

Fuxing Project - Bistro and Brunch restaurant in Shanghai.

Fuxing Project: New Menu & Free Seafood Platters

Fuxing Project's new dinner menu, bistro plates with a French-Japanese twist. Free seafood platters up for grabs!

Portman Ritz-Carlton Shanghai - Terrace 8 Jing'an

Terrace 8 Shanghai: Open Air Terrace with BBQ and Free-Flow

Terrace 8 reopens for the season in the heart of Jing'an, Shanghai — barbecue, mezze, and free-flow with a spot of mini-golf.

Skyline Dome - The Bund, Shanghai: A rooftop bar and lounge with Japanese food in Shanghai

Skyline Dome Shanghai: The Bund’s Newest Rooftop Party Spot

The newest addition to the Bund — rooftop bar and lounge Skyline Dome. Drinks, cigars, and Shanghai's iconic view.

Laizhou Bar, Fumin Road, Shanghai. Contemporary and creative Chinese restaurant.

Laizhou Bar: Seriously Good Food, Fumin Road Underdog

On Shanghai's hottest nightlife strip, Laizhou Bar is easily overlooked. I'm here to tell you otherwise — the food deserves more love.

Sake Ichi is a popular Japanese yakitori and izayaka in Shanghai

Sake Ichi: Reliable Late Night Yakitori in Shanghai

Where to go for supper in Shanghai — open since 2019, Sake Ichi is a reliable late-night bites for yakitori in Shanghai.


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Lin Long Fang is a popular xiao long bao restaurant in Shanghai

Lin Long Fang (Xuanhua Road)

Lin Long Fang is a two-decade-old xiao long bao shop in Shanghai known for made-to-order dumplings with thin, delicate wrappers.

Lin Long Fang is a popular xiao long bao restaurant in Shanghai

Lin Long Fang (Zhapu Lu)

Lin Long Fang is a two-decade-old xiao long bao shop in Shanghai known for made-to-order dumplings with thin, delicate wrappers.

Pepper Tree is a modern Chinese restaurant in Shanghai

Pepper Tree

Pepper Tree is a modern Chinese restaurant in Shanghai from Chef Ling, blending Chinese ingredients with a confident Western hand in a warm, dramatic space.

GEN is a creative Chinese restaurant serving modern Guizhou food in Jing'an, Shanghai

GEN Guizhou Bistro

Modern Guizhou restaurant GEN in Jing'an, Shanghai serves creative east-meets-west dishes and organic natural sakes in a cozy, moody space.

SFSF is a Cantonese restaurant in Shanghai

SFSF (食福是福)

SFSF is a Cantonese restaurant on Anfu Lu in Shanghai serving seasonal slow-cooked soups and steamed dishes made with Guangdong ingredients.

Times modern Cantonese restaurant and bar in Shanghai

Times

Times is a modern Chinese bistro-bar on Yongkang Lu serving Cantonese-inspired small plates and creative cocktails.

Deng Ji 邓记食园 is a Sichuan restaurant in Shanghai

Deng Ji Gourmet Garden

Deng Ji a Sichuan restaurant in Jing'an, the more accessible counterpart to its sister restaurant, Nan Xing Yuan, a Michelin selected restaurant in Shanghai.

White Foods is a contemporary Chinese restaurant specializing in rice sets and matcha desserts, located in the former French concession of Shanghai.

White Foods

White Foods is a modern Chinese restaurant that serves affordable, well-executed claypot rice sets and matcha desserts in a zen-like space.